Gianni Infantino is 'destroying the very essence' of football after World Cup plan

Football's world governing body FIFA claimed there is a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to 'undermine' its president culminating in allegations UEFA had to pay off his lover

UEFA paid off a six-figure sum to an alleged mistress of Gianni Infantino while he was its general secretary, it has been reported. The woman received the money after their supposed relationship with the 56-year-old - while he was a top official at European football’s governing body, according to The Telegraph. She is

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

Speaking under the condition of anonymity, several employees of the organization have expressed deep discomfort and irritation at their president's refusal to resign following the abandonment of his controversial plan to open up FIFA to private investors.

The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?